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Kurt Chew-Een Lee

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1926-2014) · United States · Died at 88

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Kurt Chew-Een Lee was the first Asian American to be commissioned as a regular officer in the United States Marine Corps. Lee earned the Navy Cross under fire in Korea in November 1950, serving in the 1st Battalion 7th Marines.

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Kurt Chew-Een Lee as a marine lieutenant in Korea.Kurt Chew-Een Lee as a marine lieutenant in Korea.Lee's route from Yudam-ni to Fox Hill, Dec. 1-2, 1950Lee's route from Yudam-ni to Fox Hill, Dec. 1-2, 1950U.S. Marines battling uphill through rocks and snow at Chosin ReservoirU.S. Marines battling uphill through rocks and snow at Chosin ReservoirKurt Chew-Een Lee in 2010Kurt Chew-Een Lee in 2010Portrait of Lee for AAPI Heritage Month 2015Portrait of Lee for AAPI Heritage Month 2015

Awards

Bronze Star Medal
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Navy Cross

About this person

Country
United States
Type
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2014 · aged 88

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